Public Involvement Assistant

Civil Science is seeking a motivated and dynamic Part Time Public Involvement Assistant in the St. George, UT office; for the planning and implementation of public outreach and engagement efforts for various projects and initiatives. This role helps ensure that community members, stakeholders, and the general public are informed, engaged, and given the opportunity to participate in the decision-making processes. You will work closely with our PR team to promote the firm’s engineering projects, achievements, and initiatives 

 Key Responsibilities: 

• Assist in planning, organizing, and staffing public meetings, open houses, workshops, and other outreach events. 

• Attend public engagement events and record public input, comments, and feedback. 

• Collaborate with engineers and project managers to gather information and translate technical details into engaging narratives. 

• Respond to inquiries from community members and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner. 

• Assist in preparing reports and summaries of outreach efforts and public comments. 

• Prepare and distribute public information materials such as flyers, newsletters, press releases, social media posts, and website content. 

• Support the maintenance of project databases, including mailing lists, contact logs, and public comment records. 

• Good rapport and ability to communicate with others 

Qualifications: 

• Associate or bachelor's degree in communications, a related field or equivalent experience. 

• Valid Driver's License  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 

• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 

• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and communities. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Combination of office work and field work at public events. 

• Some local travel may be required. 

• May involve lifting materials or setting up event equipment (up to 25 lbs.). 

• Ability to walk up to 3 miles in different weather conditions. 

Why Join Civil Science?

• Ownership in Your Future: At Civil Science, we’re proud to be a 100% employee-owned firm. Through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you’ll have the chance to grow your career and save for retirement.
• Room to Grow: Say goodbye to corporate red tape. Our agile structure empowers you to take ownership of projects, explore new roles, and accelerate your career.
• Work-Life Harmony: Your time outside of work matters. We offer flexibility to ensure your career complements your personal life.
• Comprehensive Benefits (Fulltime Employees): Enjoy three weeks of PTO, eight holidays, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, and a 401K plan.

About Civil Science

Civil Science isn’t just another engineering firm—we’re a 100% employee-owned company with over 40 years of expertise and a bold vision for the future. Our team of talented engineers, surveyors, planners, and technicians partners with clients across the public and private sectors to deliver innovative and impactful solutions.

At Civil Science, we believe in investing in our people. As an employee-owner, you’ll enjoy unmatched opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and career growth, all within a culture that values collaboration, excellence, and entrepreneurial spirit. If you’re ready to join a firm that’s shaping the future of civil engineering, we’d love to have you on our team!

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass both a criminal background check and driving record review.

Civil Science evaluates and determines on a case-by-case basis whether it is willing to sponsor an individual to receive a temporary or permanent work visa (e.g., E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, or TN visa status).

Civil Science provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.